Prepared, the Friesian Resistance Army quickly moved on to the southwestern border of Friesland. At this time, due to the lack www.biquge.info of troops, the Duchy of Saxony did not have many troops in the southwestern part of Friesland. Even, in order to save money, George chose to hand over the defense of the southwest border to the local powerful private soldiers.

However, George never thought that these local tycoons, who were originally from the original Friesian Republic, were deeply involved in the original 9 nobles, so how could they defend themselves wholeheartedly?

So, when Sivarg entered the southwestern part of Friesland with an army of 8,000 men, many powerful people surrendered. Even if they did not surrender, they chose neutrality and did not add to the blockage of Sivarg's army.

In this way, the Friesian Resistance Army soon occupied the southwestern part of Friesland and began to continue northward. In the choice of route, the Frisian Resistance followed the advice of Charles II, Duke of Guedes, and marched north not from the central or eastern front, but from the west, along the seashore.

The reason for this choice is actually for the convenience of supply. If you are in the middle of the land, the supplies are transported by land, which is slightly unsafe. Because, there are many Saxon cavalry. If the Saxons sent cavalry to cut off the land supply lines of the large army, it would be very troublesome.

However, it is relatively safe to go north along the seaside. Because, the ships of the Duchy of Gedes can dock at any time and provide supplies. Even if the army is defeated and besieged, it can calmly evacuate by boat. Unlike on land, once besieged, there is no other way than to send a large army to relieve the siege.

Therefore, the main targets of the Friesian Resistance this time were the two small fishing ports on the western coast of Leeuwarden, Harlingen and Zurich.

In the first place, Marin counterattacked the Frisian aristocratic republic, landing from Harlingen. However, at this stage, Marin and Charles II, Duke of Guedes, are allies, and it is impossible to stab them in the back. At the very least, Marin will not stab him in the back until the Duchy of Gedes has achieved absolute superiority, Charles II, Duke of Geddes, thinks so.

In fact, Charles II was not right at all. Marin had defeated the Saxons in the Duchy of Gedes, and then turned the situation up in West Friesland, so that he could fish in troubled waters.

At the same time as sending troops, Charles II also quietly sent an envoy to Aurich and invited Marin to send troops with him to divide West Friesland.

However, Charles II was not well-intentioned. The core of West Friesland is in Groningen in the east, and if Marin sends troops, he will definitely be trapped under the fortified city of Groningen. And the regular army of the Saxons, most of which is concentrated in Groningen, will definitely take a long time if Marin wants to take Groningen. By then, the Geddes had already completed their occupation of the western part of Friesland. Moreover, with Marin in front, the main force of the Saxon army would be pinned down in the east, and in the west there would be no decent resistance except for a few hundred defenders of Leeuwarden.

Of course, Marin has been a nobleman for so long, where can he be easily fooled? Hearing that Charles II had sent someone to seek a joint army, Marin could not refuse directly. So, Marin came up with a way - pretending to be sick......

Marin pretended to be sick on his hospital bed, and then asked Geoffrey to inform the Duke of God's emissary that our boss was sick and could not see you. As for sending troops, I can't do it......

In this way, through simple and rogue tricks, Marin managed to avoid sending troops......

However, Marin did not intend to let the messenger go home empty-handed. So, through Kohler, Marin arranged for his men to remove 20 breech-loading bronze cannons from the warship and give them to the messenger.

These 20 small-caliber breech-loading bronze cannons were actually captured by Marin from the warships of the Frisian aristocratic Republic. This time it was sent over, in fact, it can be regarded as "returning the thing to its original owner".

These small-caliber rear-loading bronze cannons (or Fran cannons), because of their small caliber, can be carried on the land march or used to siege cities. Returning it can also be regarded as an indication of Marin's attitude.

In fact, Marin didn't look down on these Furlong cannons. Because the problem of breath-holding was not solved, these rear-loading guns were not as powerful as the front-loading three-pounder guns, the main guns that Marlin now had. But, after all, it's artillery, and it's a pity to throw it away.

Originally, Marin also planned to return these cannons to the furnace to melt and reforge them into three-pounder guns. However, he happened to meet the messenger of the Duke of God. So Marin simply gave all 20 guns to the Friesian Resistance Army and sent a ship to transport them to the coast of West Friesland.

However, Marin did not give the cannon to the Geddes, but to Sivag, the main owner of the Friesian Resistance Army. Moreover, these cannons were originally captured by Marin from the West Frisians, and were originally given to the Frisian aristocratic republic by the French.

Marin was well aware that Charles II, Duke of Guedes, was a cunning old fox. Now, he could use the nine former Frisian nobles, and naturally treated them as guests. Once the occupation of Friesland was completed, the 9 men were useless. When the time comes, the real Friesian resistance will become a thorn in the side of Charles II, and it will be eliminated as soon as possible.

Therefore, Marin returned the 20 Furlong cannons to the Friesian Resistance Army, which can be regarded as strengthening their strength. When Duke Gedes turns against them, he won't be powerless to fight back.

Of course, for the help of the Friesian Resistance, Marin was limited to that. I wanted him to send troops, but there were no doors or windows......

Marin didn't want to be used by Charles II, Duke of Guedes, and Charles II himself was not willing to stand up publicly, and wanted to let himself stand up openly to attract firepower? Isn't that a pit for him?

You know, the diplomatic situation in Marin is not good right now. If troops were to be hastily sent to occupy the eastern part of West Friesland, it would easily invite hostility and interference.

When the time comes, Marin will not only offend the Saxon line, but also cause strong resentment from the Cologne Archbishop and the Danes. Because, if he dared to annex the territory of West Frisland, he would be considered by his neighbors as a wolf ambition. When the time comes, as long as the Saxons are willing to pay the price, it is likely that they will gather an anti-Marin army. Just like when the Qin State sought hegemony and was defeated by the alliance of the Six Nations.

The last time Marin was able to defeat the Saxon army, it was actually a coincidence. Because, the Saxons stupidly made an appointment with Marin to fight a decisive battle, and they came according to Marin's script. If the number of coalition forces is too large, it will be difficult to resist the existing 7,500 veterans and 2,500 recruits in Marin.

So, Marin should keep a low profile now and avoid becoming a rising bird in the fire......

Besides, Marin wouldn't be happy to actually let the Guedes occupy Friesland. After all, it was the meat he had long taken a fancy to......

So, this time, Marin decided to remain neutral and sit back and watch the Guedes and Saxons tear each other apart......

Moreover, Marin estimates that the mutual tearing between the two sides will continue for a long time. Because, neither side is good at stubble. The Duchy of Gedes has the advantage of being close to West Friesland, and it is easy to move troops and horses. And the Saxons, although the native land is far away from West Friesland, they have a lot of background. Even if you don't have a lot of strength, you can ask your allies for help. Even, the emperor was an ally of the Saxons. If the Saxons were willing to fully support the Emperor in the Imperial Diet, the Emperor would not be able to resist asking the Dutch to send troops to help......

Therefore, the struggle between the two sides is bound to be a protracted battle between the dragon and the tiger. Marin didn't want to get involved early now, but planned to move a stool and sit on the side, feel at ease as a melon-eating crowd, and silently watch the two sides tear each other apart...... When they are tired and both sides are half-crippled, it is the moment when Marin shines on the stage......